Wig (uyembe matota, wiyembe, or pulumba)
https://clevelandart.org/art/2007.1
Among the Chokwe, hats, diadems, and wigs of all sorts made in a variety of materials were once commonly worn by both men and women. Some were exclusive to religious and political titles. This wig imitates a female hairstyle in vogue until the 1960s. Made by a male craftsman,...
Artifact
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165019
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object
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en
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"Q79993426"
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import
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accession
2007.1
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Terms
Culture
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Angola, Chokwe, early to mid 20th century
Technique
Plant fiber, pelt, and clay
Medium
Plant fiber, pelt, and clay
Genre
Garment
Department
African Art
Relations
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